Toddler Totes: Terrific Tails

Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
Wednesday – Saturday, February 3-6, 2010
9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. (two classes each day)
Ages: 2, with an adult (limit one)
Cost: Members: $10 per child/adult pair; Nonmembers: $13 per child/adult pair (For more info and to register call (323) 644-4211. Confirmation letter required for class admission.)
Website

Terrific Tails
What kind of tail is your favorite? Take a look at long, short, fluffy, scaly, and feathery tails and the animals they belong to. On the Zoo tour discover the many ways animals use their tails.

These playful, 45-minute classes include circle time, story time, and a special animal guest before heading out on a guided walking tour of the Zoo. (Strollers are not provided but are strongly recommended.) For more information, call (323) 644-4211.

Snow Days at the Zoo

Los Angeles Zoo
5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
Saturday & Sunday, February 13 & 14, 2010
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Adults (ages 13 – up) $13; Seniors (age 62 and up) $10; Children (ages 2 to 12) $8; Children (under 2) FREE
Website

The Los Angeles Zoo’s American black bears, Sumatran tigers and snow leopards are about to get a nice cold treat in the form of a snow storm, so head over to the zoo and don’t miss the rare opportunity to see these creatures playing and exploring in a snowy winter wonderland!

Volunteer as a Family with TreePeople

Plant trees with the whole family with TreePeople, an environmental non-profit group that uses trees to help build a more sustainable future. Bring your entire family out for some volunteering fun and join other TreePeople volunteers to plant trees in local parks, along city streets, on school campuses and in the mountains surrounding Los Angeles.

Tree plantings are a great way to get exercise and meet people who share your desire to heal our urban environment. Every new tree helps beautify the Los Angeles region, protect our water resources and improve our air quality.

Fall though spring is the most weather-friendly time to plant new trees so now is a perfect time make a difference with the family. Kids of all ages are welcome on these volunteer journeys, but must be accompanied by a parent.

TreePeople

General information
12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210; (818) 753-4600
Website

Aquarium of the Pacific Volunteer Opportunities for Teens

For younger kids, there’s the VolunTEEN program at the Aquarium of the Pacific, suitable for 14 – 16 year olds. Offered three times a year, kids will learn as well as give at this 80-hour program. The application process is a little competitive but the rewards that much greater. After learning about many aspects of marine life and the Pacific Ocean the kids then share this information with guests at interactive stations in each gallery.

Fall and spring session VolunTEENS are on-site for 8 hours each weekend for 10 weekends. The summer session for VolunTEENS is 2 days a week for 5 hours each day for 8 weeks. The program includes on-going training on the Aquarium, its animals and habitats, and on development of exhibit interpretation skills. VolunTEENS does not offer animal care or animal training opportunities but the hours do qualify for service learning.

VolunTEENs

Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, 90802; (562) 590-3100
Summer 2010 Session
Begins June 26, 2010
Applications Deadline: May 14, 2010
Fall 2010 Session
Begins October 23, 2010
Applications Deadline: September 24, 2010
Ages: 14-16
Cost: Your Time!
Website

Teen Volunteer Opportunities at the Los Angeles Zoo

Is your teenager already an animal lover? The Los Angeles Zoo Student Volunteer program is open to high school students currently in if the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade and the spring. Students participate in a 13 week class, meeting on Sundays and learning about conservation, ecology, and abbreviated taxonomy of the animals at the Zoo.

Upon completion of the class, students are then eligible to participate in the Roots & Shoots program, some educational opportunities for visitors, as well as most General Volunteer programs.

There’s also an opportunity for children as young as 13 years old to volunteer at the zoo during special events the Zoo hosts throughout the year like the Big Bunny Spring Fling, Boo at the Zoo, and Reindeer Romp. Keep in mind that anyone under the age of 16 years of age needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian when volunteering at the Zoo.

Los Angeles Zoo

5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 644-4200
Year round volunteer opportunities
Ages: 13 and up
Cost: Your time!
Website

L.A. Kid Stuff, Things to Do, Events, Activities this week:
Monday, January 25 – Sunday, January 31, 2010

Pajama Storytime

Hastings Branch Library
3325 E Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena, 91107
Monday, January 25, 2010 (and every Monday at the same time)
7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Toddler Storytime

Pasadena Public Library Storyhour Room
285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, 91101
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 2-6
Cost: FREE

Kids Yoga on The Green

The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way, Glendale, 91210; (818) 637-8982
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (Call to confirm re. weather conditions)
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m.
Ages: 3-6
Cost: FREE

Spanish Stories for Little Ones

Ocean Park Branch Library
2601 Main Street, Santa Monica (310) 392-3804
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (repeats every Wednesday through February 10, 2010)
11:20 a.m.
Ages: 2-5
Cost: FREE

Mommy, Music & Me!

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Thursday, January 28, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 5 and under (with parent)
Cost: $5 per child in addition to Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE) Reservations required

A Year With Frog and Toad

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard at Dallas Drive, Thousand Oaks;
Thursday, January 28, 2010
10 a.m. and Noon (two shows)
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $14 individual tickets; $9.00 Groups of 10 or more (call (805) 496-1233 to purchase tickets or order tickets online HERE)

The Joffrey Ballet’s Cinderella

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 972-0711
Thursday, January 28, 2010 – 7:30pm
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 7:30pm
Saturday, January 30, 2010 - 2:00pm and 7:30pm
Sunday, January 31, 2010 – 2:00pm
Ages: All
Cost: $30-$120/ticket

Second Annual Grammy Children’s Music Celebration

The Grammy Museum
800 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90015; (213) 765-6800
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Noon
Ages: All
Cost: $10 (includes admission to the Museum)

It’s Tortilla Time!

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per family for members; $12 per family for non-members (Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. Monday before the class. Call (626) 821-4623 or (626) 821-5897 to register

DinoFaire

Star Eco Station
10101 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City, 90232; (310) 842-8060
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $9 and up (Reservations required: Call (310) 842-8060 for more information)

Community Tree Planting

Long Beach (address emailed to you upon registration on website)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Little Tokyo Walking Tour

Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 625-0414
Saturday, January 30, 2010
10:15 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $14/person; $9/person members (includes museum admission)

Symbols and Cultural Collages

Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
Saturday, January 30, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6/child; Members Free (RSVP required. Please call 323.937.4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org)

Family Nature Hike/Caminata Familiar sobre la Naturaleza

Ernest E. Debs Park
4700 North Griffin Avenue, Los Angeles, 90031; (323) 221-2255
Saturday, January 30, 2010
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Kids Rhythm Club

REMO Percussion Center
7308 Coldwater Canyon. North Hollywood 91605
(1/2 block North of Sherman Way)
Saturday, January 30, 2010
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Age: 2-12 (but all are welcome; parents must stay with children)
Cost: FREE

Superheroes from India – Andell Family Sundays

Los Angeles County Museum of Art
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90036
Sunday, January 31, 2010
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Rock Pets!

Zimmer Children’s Museum
6505 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100, Los Angeles, 90048
Sunday, January 31, 2010
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $3.00 per child for non-members in addition to the entrance fee. Entrance fee: $8.00 adults; $5.00 ages children 3+. FREE for children ages 2 and under and grandparents.

Whale Watching Boat Excursions

Malibu Pier Whale Watching
23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu;(310) 456-8031
Saturday and Sunday, January 30 & 31, 2010
Boat trips 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: 7 and up (not recommended for toddlers)
Cost: $45 Adults; $30 Children; Special Family Pack Price: $100 for 2 adults and 2 kids

Dig It! Archaeological Adventures

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.
Saturday and Sunday, January 30 & 31, 2010
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Drop in anytime – Weather permitting)
Ages: All (Must be accompanied by adult)
Cost: FREE with museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12;
Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members)

ONGOING THIS WEEK AND BEYOND

Salt Marsh and Sand Dunes Tours

Ballona Wetlands
211 Culver Blvd., Ste. K, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Second Sunday of each month (call to confirm) (310) 306-5994
Sundays, February 14, March14, April 11, 2010
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Journeys: The Silk Road

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101 (626) 449-2742
Ongoing Exhibit
Museum Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission (General Admission $9; Students, Seniors $7; Children Age 11 and Under FREE)

SKATEBOARD: Evolution and Art in California

The California Heritage Museum
2612 Main Street, Santa Monica, 90405; (310) 392-8537
NOW through Sunday, May 10, 2010
Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: General Admission $8; Seniors, Students $5; Members, Children under twelve FREE

The Art of Native American Basketry: A Living Tradition

Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027; (323) 667-2000
November 7, 2009 through May 30, 2010
Saturdays and Sundays
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesdays–Fridays
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students (18 and over with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); FREE for children under 3

Dinosaur Encounters

Natural History Museum
900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, 90007; (213) 763-3466
Ongoing Wednesdays – Fridays 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays – Sundays 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission

Family Discovery Gallery

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Ongoing Exhibit
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Days

Ballona Wetlands
7740 West Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey
303 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, 90293 (This is the meeting place)
Every Fourth Sunday of each month (call to confirm)
Sundays, February 27, March 27, April 24, 2010
9:30 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All (Kids under age 15 must be accompanied by adult but are welcome)
Cost: FREE

Gold Rush

Museum of the American West
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, 90027
Saturdays and Sundays
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Free with Museum Admission ($9.00 for Adults; $5.00 for students (13-18) and seniors (60+); $5.00 Adult Students with ID); $3.00 for children (3-12); Free for children under 3

Noah’s Ark Permanent Exhibit

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tuesdays – Sundays (closed Mondays)
Tuesday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Museum Admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Children 2 and under FREE) Every THURSDAY FREE for the whole family!

Family Nature Walk

Eaton Canyon Natural Area
1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena, 91107
Saturdays (Weather permitting. Call to confirm the week you want to attend.)
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

COMING SOON

 

Magician Stoil Stoilov

Kids Club at Del Amo Mall
21712 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance; (310) 542-4352
Thursday, February 4, 2010
10:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Celebrating the Philippines: Free Family Festival

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Silk Road Storytime

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
Saturday, February 6, 2010
10:30 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($9 for General Admission; $7 for Students and Seniors;
FREE for Children Ages 11 and Under)

Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show

McCabe’s Guitar Shop
3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 828-4497
Sunday, February 7, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10

Kids in the Courtyard: Sweet’art

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, February 7, 2010
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Enchanted Lunchtime Theatre (A special Valentine’s Mommy or Daddy and Me Date!)

Santa Monica Playhouse
Green Room Theatre
1211 Fourth Street, Santa Monica, 90401 (between Wilshire & Arizona)
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Ages: 3-6 and parent
Cost: $15.00 for children; FREE for adults (including a yummy “picnic” lunch)
Space is limited and reservations are necessary. Call the Playhouse Box Office at (310) 394-9779 ext 2

Farm Animal Friends Exhibit

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
February 9, 2010 – June 30, 2010
Museum Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays open at 9 a.m. for CMLH Members; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Mondays and all Major Holidays
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Mommy, Music & Me!

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Thursday, February 11, 2010
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Ages: 5 and under (with parent)
Cost: $5 per child in addition to Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE) Reservations required

Down on the Farm: Music Program

The Children’s Museum at La Habra
301 South Euclid Street, La Habra, 90631; (562) 905-9793
Saturday, February 13, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Museum Admission ($7/person; $6/La Habra residents; Children under 2 FREE)

Heart Felt Cards

Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
Saturday, February 13, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6/child; Members Free (RSVP required. Call (323) 937-4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org)

Valentine’s Day Family Festival

Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 625-0414
Saturday, February 13, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (all day)

Going Down Under - Family Adventures

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, February 13, 2010
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: Garden Admission (Adults $8.00; Students and Seniors $6.00; Children Ages 5-12 $3.00; Children under 5 FREE; Members FREE)

Let’s Go Science

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard at Dallas Drive, Thousand Oaks;
Thursday, February 18, 2010
10 a.m. and Noon (two shows)
Ages: All
Cost: $14 individual tickets; $9.00 Groups of 10 or more (call (805) 496-1233 to purchase tickets or order tickets online HERE)

Golden Dragon Parade and Festival

Los Angeles Chinatown
Along Broadway & Hill Street
Saturday, February 20, 2010
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Faery Tours of the Camellia Forest

Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, 91011; (818) 949-7980
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Tours depart at 9:30, 10:15 and 11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Garden Admission (General $8. Senior/Students $6. Children (5 to 12 years) $3. Guild members and Children under 5 FREE.) Space is limited for this event, call (818) 949-7980 to reserve your spot!

Friendship Bracelets with a New Twist

Craft and Folk Art Museum
5814 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90036; (323) 937-4230
Saturday, February 27, 2010
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $6/child; Members Free (RSVP required. Please call 323.937.4230 x50 or email workshops@cafam.org)

Beethoven’s In the House! – Toyota Symphonies for Youth

Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (323) 850-2000
Saturday, February 27, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20

Lost! In the Arboretum

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, February 27, 2010
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per family for members; $12 per family for non-members (Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. Monday before the class. Call (626) 821-4623 or (626) 821-5897 to register

Family Festival: Art, Activism, Access: 40 Years of Ethnic Studies at UCLA

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Birds of the Arboretum – Family Adventures

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, March 6, 2010
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: FREE with Garden Admission (Adults $8; Children Ages 5-12 $3; Children under 5 FREE; Students and Seniors $6; Members FREE)

Target Free Family Saturday: Wear This!

Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street, Los Angeles, 90012; (213) 625-0414
Saturday, March 13, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE (all day)

Kids in the Courtyard: Little Boxes, None the Same

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE

Butterfly Brigade

Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens
301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, 91007; (626) 821-3222
Saturday, March 20, 2010
10 a.m. – Noon
Ages: All
Cost: $10 per family for members; $12 per family for non-members (Pre-registration required by 5 p.m. Monday before the class. Call (626) 821-4623 or (626) 821-5897 to register

Beauty and the Beast

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard at Dallas Drive, Thousand Oaks;
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
10 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $14 individual tickets; $9.00 Groups of 10 or more (call (805) 496-1233 to purchase tickets or order tickets online HERE)

Americas and Americans: A Celebration of Dance – Toyota Symphonies for Youth

Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, 90012; (323) 850-2000
Saturday, April 10, 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $20

Kids in the Courtyard: Little Boxes, None the Same

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Create miniature worlds in little boxes made of tin and found materials, inspired by Fowler in Focus: X-Voto—The Retablo-Inspired Art of David Mecalco.

DIRECTIONS: Enter UCLA campus lot 4 from Sunset Blvd. at Westwood Plaza and turn left into the Pay-By-Space area of the lot. Pay-By-Space parking is always available for Fowler visitors, regardless of whether the lot 4 parking kiosk is staffed! Automated pay stations in Pay-By-Space accept $1 and $5 bills and credit cards. The parking fee is a maximum of $10. The Fowler is visible to your left when you ascend from the elevator or stairs (follow pedestrian walkways, indicated by arrows on the map below).

The Fowler is a nice walk from the UCLA Transit Center at Hilgard and Strathmore Avenues, where several public bus lines stop.

Family Festival: Art, Activism, Access: 40 Years of Ethnic Studies at UCLA

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Come one come all for a day of musical performances, art workshops, poetry readings and gallery discussions celebrating forty years of Ethnic Studies at UCLA.

DIRECTIONS: Enter UCLA campus lot 4 from Sunset Blvd. at Westwood Plaza and turn left into the Pay-By-Space area of the lot. Pay-By-Space parking is always available for Fowler visitors, regardless of whether the lot 4 parking kiosk is staffed! Automated pay stations in Pay-By-Space accept $1 and $5 bills and credit cards. The parking fee is a maximum of $10. The Fowler is visible to your left when you ascend from the elevator or stairs (follow pedestrian walkways, indicated by arrows on the map below).

The Fowler is a nice walk from the UCLA Transit Center at Hilgard and Strathmore Avenues, where several public bus lines stop.

Kids in the Courtyard: Sweet’art

Fowler Museum
UCLA North Campus
405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, 90024 (Directions after jump)
Sunday, February 7, 2010
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Many of Nick Cave’s Soundsuits are created from scavenged ordinary materials used in unexpected ways. Get ready for Valentine’s Day by transforming traditional holiday candy into an objet d’art.

DIRECTIONS: Enter UCLA campus lot 4 from Sunset Blvd. at Westwood Plaza and turn left into the Pay-By-Space area of the lot. Pay-By-Space parking is always available for Fowler visitors, regardless of whether the lot 4 parking kiosk is staffed! Automated pay stations in Pay-By-Space accept $1 and $5 bills and credit cards. The parking fee is a maximum of $10. The Fowler is visible to your left when you ascend from the elevator or stairs (follow pedestrian walkways, indicated by arrows on the map below).

The Fowler is a nice walk from the UCLA Transit Center at Hilgard and Strathmore Avenues, where several public bus lines stop.

Celebrating the Philippines: Free Family Festival

Pacific Asia Museum
46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, 91101
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Noon – 4 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
Website

Don’t miss this free family festival and celebrate the Filipino culture! Enjoy performances, hands-on crafts, demonstrations, free museum admission and more as we celebrate the vibrant arts and culture of the Philippines. Fun for all ages!

The event also offers free admission to the museum galleries, where you can check out the current exhibit “Fashioning Domesticity, Weaving Desire: Visions of the Filipina”. The exhibition explores the canonical visions of the early to mid 20th-century Filipina as civilized and/or wild. Through the juxtaposition of traditional textiles and ethnographic photography, as well as objects of personal adornment and popular print culture, this exhibition addresses the fashioning of domesticity and the weaving of desire as political strategies of polarization. Interrogating the body as a (dis)embodied landscape activated by the braided contexts of colonialism and democracy, the exhibition acknowledges that central to this binary of conquest and governance is the co-existence, reflection, and collision of the “modern” and “primitive.”